Pentium E2210 vs Core i5-560UM

Pentium E2210

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WW2009

Core i5-560UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E2210

1,005

0.0%

1,015

+1.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium E2210 is positioned at rank 963 and the Core i5-560UM is on rank 1224, so the Pentium E2210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium E2210

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26063%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

24627%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17881%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5387%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4267%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3733%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2138%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2110%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1921%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1921%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1900%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1848%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1822%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1815%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1799%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

99%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

99%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

99%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

98%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

98%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

98%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

98%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

97%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

97%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

97%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

95%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

93%

#977

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

93%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-560UM

#1212

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7227%

#1213

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7121%

#1214

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6537%

#1215

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6507%

#1216

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6448%

#1218

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6227%

#1219

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5970%

#1220

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5961%

#1221

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5800%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

99%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

97%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

82%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

69%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

58%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-560UM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium E2210 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium E2210	Core i5-560UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium E2210 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $250), it costs 94% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1550% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-560UM.

Insight	Pentium E2210	Core i5-560UM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1550%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Pentium E2210 Benchmark Check

Core i5-560UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E2210 and Core i5-560UM

Pentium E2210

The Pentium E2210 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-560UM

The Core i5-560UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E2210 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-560UM's 2 cores. The Core i5-560UM is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2210 scores 1,005 against the Core i5-560UM's 1,015 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-560UM. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2210 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-560UM.

Feature	Pentium E2210	Core i5-560UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+65%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	3 MB+200%
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,005	1,015
Geekbench 6 Single	300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E2210 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-560UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Pentium E2210 versus 800 on the Core i5-560UM — the Core i5-560UM supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-560UM supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E2210) vs 16 (Core i5-560UM) — the Core i5-560UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel P35,Intel G33,Intel G31,Intel G41 (Pentium E2210) and HM55,HM57,QM57,QS57 (Core i5-560UM).

Feature	Pentium E2210	Core i5-560UM
Socket	LGA775	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2	800+39900%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+52428700%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: false (Pentium E2210) vs true (Core i5-560UM). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium E2210 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.